Faculty of Health Sciences

B.H.Sc. Addictions Counselling (for Post-Diploma B.H.Sc., see bottom of page)

Application Deadline - June 1
High school students should follow the procedures for Early Admission.

Application Requirements
High school applicants applying to the Addictions Counselling program must hold a 65% high school average to be considered. Transfer applicants with eight or more transferrable courses must have an admission grade point average of 2.00 on a 4.00 point scale.

All applicants must satisfy the following requirement of these Alberta high school courses, or equivalents:
•    English Language Arts 30-1
•    Biology 30 or Chemistry 30
•    Two 30-level 'academic' courses
•    A fifth course at the 30-level

Students must also provide an Admission Statement.

Post-Diploma B.H.Sc. Addictions Counselling

Application Deadlines
Fall (September) Application Deadline - June 1
Spring (January) Application Deadline - November 1

Application Requirements
Those applying to the Post-Diploma B.H.Sc. program must have a Drug and Alcohol Counsellor diploma from Fleming College, the Child and Youth Care diploma from Lethbridge College, or another approved addictions diploma from a different institution. Applicants must also have a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale, or equivalent. Those with extensive practical experience in the field and a GPA of less than 3.00 will be given individual consideration for admission.

(Those submitting an application to the Post-Diploma B.H.Sc. are not required to submit an Admission Statement.)